RN-Assessment Nurse

• Purpose-Driven Work – Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
• Professional Growth – Access ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities across one of the region's largest behavioral health organizations.
• Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
• Stability & Opportunity – Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Generous PTO, 403(b), educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Certified Great Place to Work – Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

• Conduct initial and annual health assessments in a way that promotes individuals served health, safety, dignity, and respect.
• Collaborate with individuals served to develop person-centered care plans.
• Maintain a collaborative and professional relationship with the funding source, staff, and stakeholders to support the care of individuals served.
• Educate individuals served and their families/supports on relevant health-related matters as appropriate.
• Promote the use of InstED emergency department diversionary services with individuals served and their families/supports.
• Maintain familiarity with One Care policies and procedures and adhere to any updates or changes.
• Complete documentation in accordance with program policies and timeframe requirements, and complete any additional program-specific forms and documents as required in a timely manner.
• Attend in-services, meetings, and training courses as assigned and scheduled, and keep mandatory trainings up to date.
• Complete Critical Incident and Mandated Reporting processes as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Registered Nurse License by the Massachusetts Board of Registration; must maintain current RN licensure and certifications.
• Demonstrated experience providing services to individuals with behavioral health and substance use disorders strongly preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish and English speaking preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable, legally registered vehicle available for all working hours required.
• Commitment to consumer empowerment, growth, human rights, and community integration.
• Knowledge of mental illness, the interface between mental health and medical conditions and systems, substance use, and care management.
• Professional demeanor in communicating with individuals served, colleagues, and other providers.
• Demonstrates cultural and linguistic competence in working with individuals of varied cultural backgrounds and linguistic needs.
• Exemplary and culturally sensitive customer service skills directed toward individuals served.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to serve challenging and diverse populations.
• Familiarity with Internet, email systems, and electronic health records (EHRs).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals served, providers, and staff.
• Working knowledge of program KPIs and performance metrics and how they impact the role, the program, and the overall mission of the One Care program.

Salary Range: $40-$46/hr